High cholesterol: Are you at risk of heart disease? Look out for this sign warns Dr Chris

High cholesterol: Are you at risk of heart disease? Look out for this sign warns Dr Chris

HIGH cholesterol can increase your chance of developing a serious health condition such as heart disease, heart attack and stroke. But how do you know if you’re at risk? Dr Chris Steele took to This Morning to warn of particular sign to look out for involving the eyelids.

High cholesterol: Are you at risk of heart disease? Dr Chris says to look our for a particular sign (Image: ITV)

High cholesterol can cause build up in the artery wall, restrict the blood flow to the heart, brain and the rest of your body, and increase risk of coronary heart disease developing.

It’s usually caused by an unhealthy diet, smoking, having diabetes or high blood pressure, or having a family history of stroke or heart disease.

But how do you know if you have high cholesterol in the first place?

The NHS states high cholesterol doesn’t usually cause any symptoms, but TV doctor, Dr Chris Steele appeared on This Morning to warn of one sign of the condition that is often mistaken for something less serious.

If you notice “yellow blobs” growing slowly round your eyes, it could indicate high cholesterol.